The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

La Mirada considers sales tax increase

Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
To solve the current fiscal crisis, La Mirada may see an increase in sales tax.
Christine Chan, Writer • March 6, 2012
To solve the current fiscal crisis, La Mirada may see an increase in sales tax.

Variety of events planned for Grandparent’s Day

Grandparents day is approaching. On March 9, 2012, Biolans and their grandparents will flood campus for a day of games and activities. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
Grandparents are given the chance to experience college life as well as other activities.
Julia Henning, Writer • March 6, 2012
Grandparents are given the chance to experience college life as well as other activities.

AS Senate Rundown: March 6, 2012

AS senators heard a one new proposal requesting funds for a photography project passed four.
Christine Chan, Writer • March 6, 2012
AS senators heard a one new proposal requesting funds for a photography project passed four.

Bank robber wounded by SWAT team, police rescue hostage

| Brittany Cervantes/THE CHIMES
A female manager was rescued after being held hostage during a robbery at Saehan Bank on March 1.
Kristina Nishi, Writer • March 3, 2012
A female manager was rescued after being held hostage during a robbery at Saehan Bank on March 1.

Menjares to leave Biola for Fresno Pacific Presidency

Biola’s associate provost of diversity, Pete Menjares is set to become university president of Fresno Pacific University. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Pete Menjares will leave Biola University to become Fresno Pacific University's new president at the end of July.
Amber Amaya, Writer • March 2, 2012
Pete Menjares will leave Biola University to become Fresno Pacific University's new president at the end of July.

Murder suspect shot and killed by LAPD, FBI

A murder suspect was shot March 1 on Escalona Road in La Mirada, Calif.
Katie Nelson, Writer • March 1, 2012
A murder suspect was shot March 1 on Escalona Road in La Mirada, Calif.

Tuition rates set to increase next school year

Tuition, housing and meal plan rates are increasing for the 2012-2013. school year
Rebecca Nakashima, Writer • March 1, 2012
Tuition, housing and meal plan rates are increasing for the 2012-2013. school year

Protect Marriage supporters seek appeal of Proposition 8 ruling

Protect Marriage lawyers contend for appeal of Proposition 8 ruling, arguing contradiction with Supreme Court decisions.
Shaefer Bagwell, Writer • March 1, 2012
Protect Marriage lawyers contend for appeal of Proposition 8 ruling, arguing contradiction with Supreme Court decisions.

Biola acquires new apartment building

Students will have an new off-campus housing option beginning next semester.
Brittany Cervantes, Writer • March 1, 2012
Students will have an new off-campus housing option beginning next semester.

Student conned into giving away $3,000

A student approached by two men to help distribute funds to churches turns out to be a scam.
Julia Henning, Writer • March 1, 2012
A student approached by two men to help distribute funds to churches turns out to be a scam.

Obama places burden of college affordability on schools

President Obama challenges schools to make attendance more affordable to students.
Melanie Dahl, Writer • March 1, 2012
President Obama challenges schools to make attendance more affordable to students.

AS Senate Rundown: Feb. 28, 2012

AS senators heard three new proposals this week, passed three, denied two and tabled two.
Christine Chan, Writer • February 29, 2012
AS senators heard three new proposals this week, passed three, denied two and tabled two.
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